2010 Volvo C30 1.6L Diesel · CY10 CKG

The Volvo C30 passed its most recent MOT on 12 May 2025 at 137,692 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy at the time of test. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the test history shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by quick passes at identical mileages, which points to administrative or presentation issues rather than progressive mechanical decline. Mileage sat at 118,916 miles in the 24 March 2023 pass, rose to 127,309 miles by the 26 March 2024 failure, and reached 137,692 miles by the 22 April 2025 failure. That equates to roughly 8,600 miles per year, consistent with typical use for a 16-year-old car. The record is sparse, with only five entries and no advisories or listed defects across any test, so there is little granular wear data to assess. The April 2024 and April 2025 failures both occurred at no recorded defect, with passes logged days later at the same mileage. This suggests the car was presented without a valid test certificate or with minor non-mechanical matters corrected between visits, not structural or drivetrain faults. Previous keepers likely kept basic statutory testing in hand but left no evidence of proactive component replacement. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, and underbody corrosion, since the MOT record omits advisories that often surface on a 2010 car at this mileage. Verify the reason for the two zero-defect failures with DVSA before purchase, and confirm in person that no worn consumables or hidden structural issues escaped the tester's notes.